Art, Critical Pedagogy and Capitalism

This book explores the politics of art production and develops a view of method in critical pedagogy based on the process of 'making adversaries.' It offers a re-examination of art production in terms of learning and addresses the paradox between the proliferation of the commodity of learning and the crisis of arts education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book offers a groundbreaking re-examination of art production, viewing it as a process of learning and understanding. Drawing on the insights of influential thinkers such as Ranciere, Freire, Gramsci, and Mouffe, it delves into the politics of art production, providing a theoretical framework for understanding hegemonic power. At the same time, it develops a method in critical pedagogy rooted in the process of "making adversaries," fostering collaboration and reducing conflict in democratic politics.

By re-evaluating the relationships between process, art production, and pedagogy within the context of accelerated developments of neoliberalism, the author uncovers innovative ways to form a more cooperative and less conflictual approach to democratic politics. The book explores the potential of art practice to engage with critical pedagogy in the face of a commodity-driven neoliberal agenda, offering a radical rethinking of art-making and a concerted effort to address the paradox between the proliferation of the commodity of learning and the perceived crisis of arts education.

Art, Critical Pedagogy, and Capitalism appeals to scholars of education, pedagogy, and the arts with a keen interest in social and critical theory. It provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of art production, pedagogy, and the broader social and political context, challenging readers to think critically and engage with the world in new and transformative ways.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 242 x 159 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367435516